The holiday season is here, and with it comes the thrilling prospect of a potentially life-changing Mega Millions jackpot. Currently sitting at a staggering $825 million for the annuity option and $382.2 million for the cash option, this jackpot offers a chance for many to realize their holiday dreams.

No winning tickets were sold for the December 17, 2024 draw, leading to this historic jackpot. If claimed at this level, it would be the “largest prize ever won in December and the seventh largest in Mega Millions history,” according to the lottery organization.

Did You Win Something from the Last Draw?

Lottery enthusiasts should check their tickets, as several significant prizes were claimed during Tuesday night’s draw. Two $1 million tickets were sold in California, along with similar $1 million winners in Louisiana and Oklahoma. Additionally, a ticket from North Carolina won an impressive $4 million with a Match 5 + Megaplier.

In total, more than 1.8 million tickets matched at least the gold Mega Ball, qualifying for prizes of $2 and above. The winning numbers for the draw were 56, 66, 67, 68, and 69, with a Mega Ball of 18.

Upcoming Draws

The next Mega Millions draw is scheduled for Friday, December 20, 2024. Should no one win that draw, the jackpot for the Christmas Eve drawing will be even larger, enticing more players to join in on the excitement.

How Long Has It Been Since Someone Won the Jackpot?

The jackpot last saw a winner on September 10, 2024, when a ticket sold in Texas took home an astounding $810 million prize. Mega Millions is widespread, being played in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

As we approach the holidays, wishes of luck to all players! May your dreams of a ‘green Christmas’ come true.